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Call for Proposal 2012-Young Researchers Award-Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)

Deadline- 15 March 2012.

Countries/Region-  All countries

GBIF enables free and open access to biodiversity data online. Informatics activities of the Secretariat focus on developing a full suite of information technology infrastructure, architecture, services and tools to serve a fully functional network of participants. This is an international government-initiated and funded initiative focused on making biodiversity data available to all and anyone, for scientific research, conservation and sustainable development.

The main objective of the Young Researchers Award (YRA) is to foster innovative research and discovery in biodiversity informatics by graduate students in masters and doctorate programs at universities in countries participating in the GBIF network.

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Civil Society Facility Partnership Programmes for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)-European Commission

DEADLINE: 13 April 2012

Countries/Region: Western Balkans,Turkey

This programme focuses on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), i.e. all not-for-profit, non-market and non-state organisations and structures in which people organise to pursue shared objectives and ideals.  It is part of the Civil Society Facility (CSF) which was set up by DG Enlargement in 2008 to give financial support the development of civil society in the Western Balkans and Turkey.

The programme will provide for the development and implementation of around 15 long-term thematic Partnership Programmes. They will make it possible for likeminded CSOs to perform activities based on a joint strategy and agreed programme of activities.

The global objective of this Call for Proposals is to achieve: ‘A more dynamic civil society actively participating in public debate on democracy, human rights, social inclusion and the rule of law and with capacity to influence policy and decision making processes.’

Eligibility Criteria:

  • applicant(s) which may request a grant (2.1.1), and their partners (2.1.2);
  • actions for which a grant may be awarded (2.1.3);
  • types of cost which may be taken into account in setting the amount of the grant (2.1.4).

Who can apply:

  1. be legal persons and
  2. be non profit making and
  3. be a civil society organisation (CSOs)  or representative network of CSOs  working on one or more themes of relevance to this Call for Proposals and
  4. be nationals    of a Member State of the European Union  or of a Beneficiary under the Instrument of Pre-accession Assistance (hereafter referred to as “IPA Beneficiary”)  and
  5. be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with their partners, not acting as an intermediary and
  6. be active in and/or group CSOs from at least four of the eight IPA Beneficiaries in the Western Balkans and Turkey and
  7. be experienced and able to demonstrate their capacity to manage larger scale activities corresponding to the size of the project for which a grant is being requested.

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Online Seminar for NGOs: How to raise Funds from European Foundations

On popular demand, we are again organizing the Online Seminar or Webinar on “How to raise Funds from European Foundations” on December 7, 2011 at 16.00-17:30 GMT / 11.00-12:30 EST at a new time convenient to participants from Western Hemisphere/Americas. To check out local time of this webinar event in your country, click here.

Participants will receive information about European Foundations’ funding landscape (including an overview of foundations in countries with the largest assets and expenditures, top 10 European foundations by spending); identifying European Foundation funders (including: prospect research strategies, print directories, online resources, foundation centers and directories by country); and strategy for successful proposals (including: fundraising planning for European foundations, communications, international representation)

After the live event, participants will get access to the webinar recording and download resource documents and presentation slides.

For more information and to register your participation, visit this link or email us at [email protected].

The British Council invites applications for participation in Cultural Leadership International Program 2011

The creative and cultural sector is on the rise throughout the world. The sector, which has an important socio-economic role to play in present times, needs leaders with capabilities of developing new ideas for the growth of this sector. The British Council is seeking applications from individuals for participation in Cultural Leadership International (CLI) Program 2011 that will focus on leadership networking for cultural and creative industries. The program is intended for the people currently engaged in the cultural sector and who wish to enhance their skills to play a key role in the growth and development of culture.

What is Cultural Leadership International?

CLI is a programme of activities which facilitate leadership networking and exchange in the broader cultural and creative industries. The programme focuses on supporting a new generation of cultural leaders to:

–          Understand the political, social, and economic power of culture, and develop the leadership tools which will enable them to influence their societies in key areas such as social inclusion and cultural rights’ development, cultural policy formulation, economic regeneration, conflict resolution, employment creation, etc.

–          Act internationally in their work: i.e. exchange knowledge and ideas with a global network of individuals and organisations beyond their usual sphere of operation.

–          Better understand the challenges affecting the cultural sector globally – i.e. the irruption of digital technology, the realisation and measurement of culture’s economic importance, the changes in state subsidy funding models, the impact of globalisation in local cultures, etc.

–          Encourage flexibility of thought and action to adapt to these new challenges and encourage the understanding of other contexts and experiences through intercultural dialogue.

–          Strengthen the influence and position of the cultural sector cross-sectorally and globally as a key social agent.

What does the programme involve?

The programme for 2011 will involve the following components:

–          Leadership Development Workshop

            Once selected, all participants will be invited to take part in a 4-day Leadership Development Workshop in Istanbul from 24-27 October 2011 (during the Istanbul Biennale). This is the starting point of the programme, and involves training sessions on leadership skills and networking opportunities with the other participants.

–          Professional Development Plan

   Participants will be asked to work on a Professional Development Plan, identifying their professional needs and goals and coming up with a plan to achieve these based on UK opportunities being offered by the British Council. The Plan needs to be approved before 31 December 2011 and implemented between then and the end of December 2012. Participants will receive a grant of £3,000 to implement their plan as well as support from the British Council in identifying suitable opportunities in the UK.

Eligible Countries:

For 2011, CLI will have participants from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, UAE, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Hungary, Romania and the Czech Republic.

Last date for submitting the applications is August 27, 2011.

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Delegation of the European Union in Turkey invites grant proposals to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law in the country

The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) is a European Union programme that came into being in 2007 to promote democracy and human rights in the whole world by supporting the initiatives adopted by the civil society. This approach aims to work for sustainable development, the resolution of conflicts and the eradication of terrorism from the world. This specific instrument offers financial support for the activities that strengthen democracy and the human rights in the world.

Call for Proposals

The Delegation of the European Union to Turkey has issued a restricted call for proposals from individuals, organizations or groups for implementation of European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights Country Based Support Scheme in Turkey.

Since 2002, EIDHR has provided support to more than 100 projects in Turkey addressing issues ranging from freedom of expression, to improved access to justice, to fight against torture and impunity, to women’s rights, to protection and respect of cultural diversity. This support has been instrumental in complementing Turkey’s reform efforts through enabling better participation of organised citizens in the reform process.

Objectives of the Programme and Priority Issues

The global objective of this Call for Proposals is to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms

The two specific objectives of this Call for Proposals are:

–               Strengthening civil society’s involvement in the making, implementation and monitoring of human rights policies at local and national levels

Under this specific objective, priority areas are:

  • freedom of expression, conscience, religion, media, assembly and association;
  • access to justice, right to fair trial and due process, human rights in prisons;
  • prevention of torture and ill-treatment;
  • fight against impunity for any human rights violation;
  • anti-discrimination (including LGBTT rights), cultural rights, minority rights;

–               Supporting Human Rights Defenders

This objective aims at supporting civil society organisations that work for the defence of human rights including by supporting Human Rights Defenders. Proposals under this specific objective can address any situation where defenders fight for the promotion and protection of human rights at national and local level as well as in case of human rights violation. Proposals can cover:

  • actions for the protection of defenders;
  • enhancing technical knowledge and skills of human rights defenders;
  • strengthening capacities of human rights defenders organisations for carrying out their activities;

Proposals shall answer one specific objective.

Note. This is a restricted Call for Proposals. In the first instance, only Concept Notes must be submitted for evaluation. Thereafter, applicants whose Concept Notes have been pre-selected will be invited to submit a Full Application Form

Last date for submitting the concept notes is November 17, 2011.

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